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Buying a Garmin

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    #32
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Looks very nice. So are you tempted, as a replacement for your 405?


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    #33
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,524 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    RayCun wrote: »
    Looks very nice. So are you tempted, as a replacement for your 405?
    Very tempted. But I have a buddy heading to the US next week (I wouldn't pay euro prices). Sadly, it won't be available until the end of May, so I may be stuck with a new 405, for around €127. Still a good deal. The 610 would set me back €247, which is pretty steep.

    Interestingly, I could pick up the Timex GPS watch for €106, but the reviews on Amazon are appalling.


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    #34
    PaulieC
    Registered Users Posts: 6,195 ✭✭✭PaulieC


    opus wrote: »
    Just noticed in my weekly email from Pixmania that they have the 305 for €99 plus p&p of €13.99, you'll have to do the conversion to see how that compares to 99 pounds.
    It's actually the 205 that is €99. The 305 is €139 + P&P


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    #35
    DaveR1
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭DaveR1


    Had a Garmin 310XT but it has been stolen and I have given up hope of ever getting it back.

    Basically I can't afford a new one, but could possibly stretch to the 305. Can this watch show me 4 different data types at the same time like the 310xt? Ideally, time, hr, current pace, lap pace? Will the hr moniter work with it? Does the 305 have a cycling mode too? If so I think the 310XT was a bit of a waste as I don't really use anything else on it!!

    Thanks


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    [Deleted User]
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    DaveR1 wrote: »
    Had a Garmin 310XT but it has been stolen and I have given up hope of ever getting it back.

    Basically I can't afford a new one, but could possibly stretch to the 305. Can this watch show me 4 different data types at the same time like the 310xt? Ideally, time, hr, current pace, lap pace? Will the hr moniter work with it? Does the 305 have a cycling mode too? If so I think the 310XT was a bit of a waste as I don't really use anything else on it!!

    Thanks

    305 has basically all what the 310xt has in terms of display and functions but 310xt has better battery life (16 vs 8 hrs), vibrate alert and better calorie functions and slighter faster satellite pickup. for the price the 305 is a great deal and it comes with HR monitor anyway (don't think the 310xt monitor works with it but I could be wrong there).


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    #37
    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    310 is essentially a waterproof version of the 305 which doesn't have wireless capability via ANT+. Some other minor differences but nothing major.

    https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=142&compareProduct=27335&compareProduct=349


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    #38
    [Deleted User]
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    amphkingwest wrote: »
    310 is essentially a waterproof version of the 305 which doesn't have wireless capability via ANT+. Some other minor differences but nothing major.

    https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=142&compareProduct=27335&compareProduct=349

    oh yeah forgot about being waterproof!


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    #39
    Heisenberg1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,511 ✭✭✭Heisenberg1


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Very tempted. But I have a buddy heading to the US next week (I wouldn't pay euro prices). Sadly, it won't be available until the end of May, so I may be stuck with a new 405, for around €127. Still a good deal. The 610 would set me back €247, which is pretty steep.

    Interestingly, I could pick up the Timex GPS watch for €106, but the reviews on Amazon are appalling.

    Krusty were can you get the 610 for 247euro??


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    #40
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,524 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    luzon wrote: »
    Krusty were can you get the 610 for 247euro??
    Amazon.com, shipped to a US address, and brought back by someone you know. My Forerunner 405 arrived yesterday (€130).


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    #41
    pconn062
    Registered Users Posts: 5,370 ✭✭✭pconn062


    The 405 is an excellent piece of gear, once you get used to using the bezel (which doesn't take long). Its nice and small as well and looks like a regular watch which is nice. It was one of the problems with the 305, it was a little bulky.


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    #42
    Heisenberg1
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Amazon.com, shipped to a US address, and brought back by someone you know. My Forerunner 405 arrived yesterday (€130).

    I've nobody to bring it back for me:mad:


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    #43
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,524 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    luzon wrote: »
    I've nobody to bring it back for me:mad:
    Garmin 305 is around €110 delivered from amazon.co.uk, if you don't mind the size.


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    #44
    Heisenberg1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,511 ✭✭✭Heisenberg1


    Too big i was originally looking at the 410 but too pricey the prices on

    amazon.com are fantastic i'll keep looking.


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    #45
    Heisenberg1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,511 ✭✭✭Heisenberg1


    If i buy from these direct do you think i'll be stung for duty??

    http://www.clevertraining.com/gafo410.html


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    #46
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,524 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    luzon wrote: »
    If i buy from these direct do you think i'll be stung for duty??

    http://www.clevertraining.com/gafo410.html
    I'd say you have a 50/50 chance of getting stung for duty.


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    #47
    Frantic Frank
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Frantic Frank


    yes, Luzon is correct, it is quite common now for packages to be intercepted by customs. Vat & duty can add another 50% to the advertised price.


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    #48
    col.in.Cr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭col.in.Cr


    So,could I get a friend in the U.S to buy from there remove the packaging
    and post to me,or would I still get hit by customs?


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    #49
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,524 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    col.in.Cr wrote: »
    So,could I get a friend in the U.S to buy from there remove the packaging
    and post to me,or would I still get hit by customs?
    I presume there's no duty payable for returning a watch you left behind when you were visiting with friends in the US, but you really want a different forum to go asking those kinds of questions, like Consumer Issues.


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    #50
    col.in.Cr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭col.in.Cr


    Has anyone seen a forerunner 110(red black version) for less than 160Euro?
    thanks


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    #51
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,524 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    col.in.Cr wrote: »
    Has anyone seen a forerunner 110(red black version) for less than 160Euro?
    thanks
    Grey version is £105 (€121) delivered, from Amazon.co.uk (without HRM).


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    #52
    col.in.Cr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 511 ✭✭✭col.in.Cr


    Thanks Krusty,I picked one up with hrm 160e


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    #53
    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭rom


    87 Euro from amazon.com for 305


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